Last updated: August 2024

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the http://ocj.org website (the “Service”) operated by Oregon Consumer Justice (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Oregon Consumer Justice and its licensors.

Links To Other Web Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Oregon Consumer Justice.

Oregon Consumer Justice has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Oregon Consumer Justice shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.

AI Disclosure

For some content on our website and other channels, we use AI technology to assist in its development and optimization. Rest assured, OCJ policy provides that human oversight guarantees that all content meets our standards before publication. We value transparency and welcome your feedback.

Uploaded Content 

By uploading text, images, photos, videos, and/or other materials (“content”) you guarantee that you have read these Terms and Conditions for uploading content to the Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) portal and that you represent that you are age eighteen (18) or older and agree to abide by all clauses within these Terms and Conditions. You also understand and agree that nothing in this agreement obligates OCJ to display or use your content.

You own the copyright.

By uploading content, you guarantee that you legally own or have been awarded full access to the content from the copyright owner to upload and utilize the content for OCJ purposes. These purposes include but are not limited to: various print and digital communications, publicity, marketing materials, and websites. 

Protecting third-party rights.

By uploading content, you guarantee that OCJ’s use of the content doesn’t violate the rights of any other party and its use doesn’t cause a contract violation. You also agree to be responsible to the other party for any royalties or fees due to content use.

Protecting people’s identities.

By uploading content, you guarantee that any people (including minors) who are identifiable have consented to have their likeness printed or displayed. Alternatively, you ensure that you have full rights and accept full responsibility for using the content in this manner.

Responsibility for uploaded content.

When uploading content, you are solely responsible for it and for any offense, claims, or damages that arise from it or its use by OCJ. Please do not upload content that contains offensive words, language, images, or symbols.

How this works with OCJ.

OCJ does not claim copyright or ownership rights to the content you upload. You are granting OCJ royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide rights to the content you upload. These rights include the ability to copy, crop, reproduce, edit, publish, display, distribute, or otherwise use the content publicly in all languages and across all media. Adjustments may also be made to the brightness, exposure, colors, or general appearance of any image that OCJ believes warrants such adjustment for better display. These rights apply in perpetuity.

You agree to hold OCJ and its officers, employees, and representatives free from any claim or demand made by any third party as a result of your uploaded content or from any violation of any other party’s rights caused by the use of the content.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

Disclaimer

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of United States and the state of Oregon without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

Changes

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.